In last week’s blog and podcast, Judy Erdahl shared her breast cancer story: from initial diagnosis, to Metastatic progression, to hospice. Woven throughout her story are the incredibly strong threads of courage, hope, and wisdom. Judy shared, “Every moment in … Continue reading →
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An Advocate to the End: a Conversation With Judy Erdahl
It’s May, the month that Firefly celebrates it’s “Birthday,” when women diagnosed with breast cancer were able to request the support of a Firefly Guide. In our previous podcast, a Firefly board member shared her birthday wish for Firefly’s future … Continue reading →
Read MoreThe Big Bold Experiment: Firefly’s Birth Story
Firefly Sisterhood was started in 2014 by a group of employees at Yoplait during a workplace competition. Erica Jensen, one of the original Firefly Sisterhood conceptualizers, Kris Newcomer, the Executive Director, and the Firefly Board of Directors share the “birth … Continue reading →
Read MoreMy Mom Introduced Me to Volunteering (by Tanya, Guest Blogger)
When I was just 9 years old, my mom introduced me to volunteering at the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon event in Duluth, MN. I had to run back and forth with the donation cards. I remember feeling so important. … Continue reading →
Read MoreI Can’t Imagine My Life Without It
Since I became a mom 31 years ago, my answer to “What do you do?” has always been “I’m a stay-at-home mom and a volunteer.” My job description on a resume might simply say: available. I have joy-filled memories of … Continue reading →
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